Some GOP lawmakers await Sanford resignation

[Are_grits_groceries]

Some Republican state lawmakers are privately saying they want Republican Gov. Mark Sanford to step down — of his own volition — this week.

Meanwhile, Sanford has spent portions of the last few days phoning key lawmakers and Republican Party activists, apologizing for his affair with an Argentinian woman that left him out of touch with his staff and other state leaders for the better part of a week.

On another note, a source close to Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said Sunday that Bauer has approached members of the Senate to discuss the possibility that, if Sanford resigns, Bauer would only serve the remainder of the governor’s term, focusing on job creation, and would not run for governor in 2010 as Bauer had originally intended.

“(Lawmakers) have given (Sanford) 72 hours of breathing room,” said Katon Dawson, immediate past chairman of the state Republican Party, who said he has spent the last few days playing referee between lawmakers who want the governor out and those who want to give him another chance. “But I think, early next week, their patience will run out.”

http://www.thestate.com/sanford/story/845265.html

Bauer is up to something. He probably had his fingers crossed when he said it so it won't be binding.

[davidpdx]

1. They can keep holding their breath on Sanford resigning

I don't think he will. My guess is they'll have to impeach him. Even better.

[Are_grits_groceries]

3. Here's a post that may

explain things or confuse you even further:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=5947130&mesg_id=5947130

[davidpdx]

4. Thanks for pointing that out

Interesting stuff...I'll reply to that.

[SpiralHawk]

2. But, but, but - Republicons don't DO honor

As they have repeatedly demonstrated